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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream vs Wings Etc.

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream and Wings Etc. are full-service restaurants franchises. Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream requires an investment of $547K – $1.4M while Wings Etc. requires $369K – $1.5M. In terms of revenue, Wings Etc. reports higher average unit revenue at $1.6M. Wings Etc. has SBA lending data on file with a 12.2% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream B (Above average) and Wings Etc. A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$547K – $1.4M
$369K – $1.5M
Franchise Fee
$40K
$20K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$969KCompany-owned only
$1.6M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
12.2% (53 loans)
Total Units
32
80
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
+0 units
Year Began Franchising
N/A
2005
FDD Year
2026
2025